The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V366000·Announced 2012-07-30

Gulf Stream Motor Home Brake Recall for 2006-2008 Models

Gulf Stream is recalling 443 Class A motor homes from 2006-2008 because brake caliper pistons may grow, causing drag and reduced braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that results in reduced brake performance and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes. These vehicles were built on Freightliner Custom Chassis from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. The recall covers 443 affected units.

The recalled motor homes are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes. When exposed to long periods of non-driving, the brake caliper pistons may experience diametrical growth and reduced clearance. This can lead to brake drag and overheating, resulting in reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Freightliner Custom Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by Daimler Trucks North America on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Gulf Stream Coach at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/Freightliner Custom Chassis at 1-800-547-0712.

The recalled product

Product
GULF STREAM CRESCENDO, YELLOWSTONE, SUN VOYAGER, BOUNTY HUNTERS
Brand
GULF STREAM
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
443

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • CRESCENDO
  • YELLOWSTONE
  • SUN VOYAGER
  • BOUNTY HUNTERS
  • INDEPENDENCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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